On Monday, following the Supreme Court decision, FanDuel said: “The Supreme Court’s decision, which paves the way for states to legalise sports betting, creates an enormous opportunity for FanDuel as our platform, brand and customer base provide a unique and compelling foundation to meaningfully participate.”

In the UK, Paddy and other bookmakers are bracing for the impact of imminent state intervention in the sector.

The Government is expected to cut the maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2, with betting firms set for a profits hit as a result of the change.